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inclination

Definition of inclination (English)

noun

  1. an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
    • he had an inclination to give up too easily
    • a tendency to be too strict
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  2. (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees
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  3. (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)
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  4. (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon
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  5. that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking
    • her inclination is for classical music
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  6. the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
    • the tower had a pronounced tilt
    • the ship developed a list to starboard
    • he walked with a heavy inclination to the right
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  7. a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
    • the alkaline inclination of the local waters
    • fabric with a tendency to shrink
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  8. the act of inclining; bending forward
    • an inclination of his head indicated his agreement
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  9. The act of inclining, or state of being inclined; a leaning; as, an inclination of the head.
    sumber: webster1913